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W285 WDG

2000 Saab 9-3 S Turbo

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,042 mi
Last recorded96,042 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2008
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-3 S Turbo101,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW285 WDG
MakeSaab
Model9-3 S Turbo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2008 96,042 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 96,042 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 80,535 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 68,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 S Turbo?

Based on 1,094 MOT tests across 204 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
7,581
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
position lamp(s) not working 53
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 29
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W285 WDG is a 2000 Saab 9-3 S Turbo in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2000 Saab 9-3 S Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 101,546 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 S Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W285 WDG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 S Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Saab 9-3 S Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W285 WDG registered?

W285 WDG is a 2000 Saab 9-3 S Turbo, first registered on 30 August 2000.

Is W285 WDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W285 WDG shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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